10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 For through wisdom your days will be many,

and years will be added to your life.

12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;

if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: And the knowledge of the holy is understanding. 11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, And the years of thy life shall be increased. 12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: But if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.

Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

11 Wisdom will multiply your days

and add years to your life.

12 If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit.

If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.

10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 For by me your days will be multiplied,

And years of life will be added to you.

12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,

And if you scoff, you will bear it alone.”

10 “Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord,

and understanding begins with knowing the Holy One.

11 If you live wisely, you will live a long time;

wisdom will add years to your life.

12 The wise person is rewarded by wisdom,

but whoever makes fun of wisdom will suffer for it.”

10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom;

And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied,

And the years of thy life shall be increased.

12 If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself;

And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

10 The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is intelligence. 11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and years of life shall be added to thee. 12 If thou art wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself; and if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. 

The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 

11 You will live longer because of me, 

and years will be added to your life. 

12 If you are wise, your wisdom will help you. 

If you mock, you alone will be held responsible. 

10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 For by Wisdom your days will be many,

and years will be added to your life.

12 If you are wise, you are wise for your own benefit;

if you mock, you alone will bear the consequences.”

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

11 For by me your days will be multiplied,

and years will be added to your life.

12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself;

if you scoff, you alone will bear it.

10 The start of wisdom is fear of Yahweh,

and knowledge of the Holy One, insight.

11 For by me your days shall increase,

and years of life shall multiply for you.

12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,

and if you scoff, alone you shall bear it.

10 “If you really want to become wise, you must begin by having respect for the Lord.

To know the Holy One is to gain understanding.

11 Through me, you will live a long time.

Years will be added to your life.

12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you.

If you make fun of others, you alone will suffer.”

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 For by me your days will be multiplied,

And years of life will be added to you.

12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself,

And if you scoff, you alone will bear it.